- Jurisdiction
- New York
Approximately 2 years ago, my home computer which is licensed with the Windows 7 operating system was offered a free upgrade to Windows 10 by Microsoft. Upon completion of a hardware scan to check compatibility, I chose to take advantage of the free upgrade.
One feature of the Windows 10 operating system are automatic updates which occur during off hours, usually around the 3am hour. Quite often, my system is rendered inoperable due to some of the updates.
With earlier operating systems, this was never an issue as Microsoft offered the opportunity to review updates prior to installation. So as an example, if there was a compatibility issue with a planned video driver update, earlier updates allowed you to select which updates to complete, thereby avoiding system crashes due to incompatible driver updates.
I understand that purchasing an operating system (or in this case, accepting the free upgrade) is not ownership of the operating system, but merely the right to use it.
But the simple fact is that individuals, businesses, government agencies and such cannot enter my home without my permission or authority (subpoena) to do so, physically, electronically or otherwise. And the fact is that this system is in my home.
Now while the terms of licensing state that I agree to receive these updates, it does not say that I agree to install them.
Where actual code to apply "fixes" to the operating system itself are understandable, how can updates which change customizable settings and function of hardware be allowed?
Thank you,
Nick
One feature of the Windows 10 operating system are automatic updates which occur during off hours, usually around the 3am hour. Quite often, my system is rendered inoperable due to some of the updates.
With earlier operating systems, this was never an issue as Microsoft offered the opportunity to review updates prior to installation. So as an example, if there was a compatibility issue with a planned video driver update, earlier updates allowed you to select which updates to complete, thereby avoiding system crashes due to incompatible driver updates.
I understand that purchasing an operating system (or in this case, accepting the free upgrade) is not ownership of the operating system, but merely the right to use it.
But the simple fact is that individuals, businesses, government agencies and such cannot enter my home without my permission or authority (subpoena) to do so, physically, electronically or otherwise. And the fact is that this system is in my home.
Now while the terms of licensing state that I agree to receive these updates, it does not say that I agree to install them.
Where actual code to apply "fixes" to the operating system itself are understandable, how can updates which change customizable settings and function of hardware be allowed?
Thank you,
Nick